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Carissa macrocarpa 3lt

Name: Carissa macrocarpa 3lt
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Carissamacroc19cm
Price: 12.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Evergreen thorny shrub · Apocynaceae · Dense coastal structure

Carissa macrocarpa

If you do not like this green, you probably do not want green 😏

Family: Apocynaceae · Pot diameter: 19 cm (3 L) · Height: 30 cm

Glossy leathery foliage
Fragrant white flowers
Red ripe fruit
Tolerates salt spray

Carissa macrocarpa brings together the polished luxury of evergreen foliage, waxy white star flowers and striking reddish fruit in a single plant. Its dense, sculpted crown has genuine presence, while the characteristic forked thorns add an almost graphic, exotic edge. When flowers and fruit share the branches, the contrast of white, dark green and red creates a particularly memorable display.

It is a strong choice for contemporary containers, coastal compositions and low protective boundaries where beauty also needs substance. The robust silhouette is self-sufficient as a focal point, yet it also anchors combinations of silver foliage and finer-textured plants with great clarity.

What makes it special

Natal plum stands out by combining ornamental interest, strong structure and an ability to cope with exposed positions.

Scented flowers

The white five-petalled flowers have a clean star-like form and a fragrance often compared with jasmine.

Year-round foliage

Thick dark green leaves keep their glossy surface and provide a stable mass even in coastal conditions.

Natural defence

Strong single or forked thorns allow it to form a low barrier wherever people do not brush past the crown.

Why you will love it: it is beautiful, robust and assertive enough to define a space.

In the garden & on the balconyPlacement & plant combinationsIn sun and away from narrow paths, for coastal borders, a low barrier or a large container.

Planting position

A structural shrub with safe clearance from paths

Use it on the outer edge of a border, as a low protective hedge or in a large pot on a sunny terrace. Avoid places where children, pets or passers-by would frequently touch the crown.

In a group, allow mature crowns to meet without becoming compressed. Access for pruning must remain easy because of the thorns.

Colour & compatibility

Combinations that work

Deep glossy green is sharpened by silver, fine-leaved textures and warm flowers. Choose companions for full sun, excellent drainage and moderate water once established.

Westringia fruticosa — adds finer silver-green texture and shares its tolerance of sun, wind and maritime exposure
Lomandra longifolia — forms soft linear clumps in front of the thorny crown without demanding frequent irrigation
Lantana montevidensis — brings low violet flowers to a warm, sunny and free-draining position

Care at a glance

Light

Full sun for dense growth and flowers; also accepts bright partial shade.

Watering

Even water while establishing, then deep irrigation when the soil has dried.

Climate & hardiness

Warm-climate plant that tolerates heat, wind and salt spray but needs protection from hard frost.

Safety

Mind the thorns and irritating milky sap; only fully ripe fruit is edible, and no other part should be consumed.

Detailed careComplete care guideSun, safe placement, drainage, establishment watering, pruning and cold protection.

Position & light

Provide full sun or very bright partial shade. Stronger light supports a denser crown, flowering and fruiting.

Watering

Keep moisture more even through the first year. Once rooted, water deeply and allow air back into the soil before irrigating again.

Soil

Use fertile but well-drained soil. Never leave a container standing in a saucer of water.

Pruning

Wear thick gloves and eye protection. Small trims after a growth flush preserve the outline without creating large wounds.

Flowers & fruit

Do not repeatedly remove every fresh shoot if flowers and fruit are wanted. Growing more than one plant may improve fruit set.

Winter protection

Protect or move the pot during frost. Cold, saturated roots are more dangerous than a short spell of cool weather.

Development over timeHow it becomes dense and protectiveGrowth progresses from rooting to branching and the gradual formation of a robust evergreen mass.

First year

With even watering it establishes a new root system and begins side branching. Do not force the final outline too early.

Increasing density

Lightly shortening long shoots encourages new branches and creates a more compact boundary.

Seasonal interest

In warm conditions flowering may repeat and be followed by fruit that changes from green to red as it ripens.

Mature form & dimensions

Typical garden form

Height 1.5–2.1mSpread 1.5–2mMulti-stemmed, thorny crown

A dense shrub in its typical garden form, with opposite leathery leaves and forked thorns. These dimensions are not the species’ ultimate limit: planted in open ground in a warm climate and left unpruned, it can reach about 4m in height.

Form through time

Evergreen

Flowers and fruitWhite flowers and red fruit attach to the shoots by short stalks.

Foliage phaseOpposite leaves and forked thorns remain along the branches.

Flowers and fruit may be present together in warm conditions. The foliage phase shows the same evergreen shrub with reduced reproductive activity.

What to expect after planting: mainly fresh growth at first, then more flowers and possible fruit once it is settled in a bright position. The garden form shown in the diagram is not a dwarf cultivar; planted in open ground in a warm climate and left unpruned, it can grow considerably taller.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Spines, not mere prickles

The distinctive forked spines arise at the nodes as lignified, modified short shoots. They are not epidermal outgrowths like a rose prickle: they are anatomically continuous with the stem, which explains their rigidity.

A berry beside a latex system

The fleshy ovoid fruit is botanically a many-seeded berry. Stems and unripe tissues contain laticifers that release white latex, while only the fully ripe fruit is the part traditionally treated as edible.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers about position, watering and long-term growth.

01Is it suitable for a low hedge?

Yes, because it branches densely and accepts clipping, provided it is kept away from frequent contact due to the thorns.

02Can it grow near the sea?

Yes. It has good tolerance of salt spray and wind when drainage is sound.

03How much water does it need?

More frequent watering while establishing, followed by deeper and less frequent irrigation. Do not keep the roots saturated.

04Is the fruit edible?

Only fully ripe fruit is described as edible. Unripe parts and milky sap should not be consumed.

05Why is it not flowering?

Common reasons include insufficient sun, repeatedly clipping fresh shoots, or excessive nitrogen.

06Should I wear gloves for pruning?

Yes. The thorns and milky sap call for thick gloves, long sleeves and clean tools.

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Carissa macrocarpa 3lt

Carissa macrocarpa 3lt

Carissa macrocarpa

What makes it special

Scented flowers

Year-round foliage

Natural defence

A structural shrub with safe clearance from paths

Combinations that work

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Position & light

Watering

Soil

Pruning

Flowers & fruit

Winter protection

First year

Increasing density

Seasonal interest

Mature form & dimensions

Form through time

Spines, not mere prickles

A berry beside a latex system

Frequently asked questions

Carissa macrocarpa 3lt — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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